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Teachers union sues MOHELA in federal court, says it mismanaged millions of student loans
A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. against the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, better known as MOHELA. The lawsuit claims the student loan servicer illegally deducted payments from borrowers’ bank accounts without consent, misinformed borrowers about paperwork deadlines, failed to timely process application for loan relief and...
Missouri Electric Co-Op Youth Program means education and fun
Timothy Norris, Licking; Hayden Riggs, Houston; Katelyn Redker, Mountain Grove; Olivia Park, Rolla; Ava Ennis, St James; and Joseph Cook, Plato, were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 16-19, 2024, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. These six students were sponsored by Intercounty Electric Cooperative.
FEMA sending disaster assistance to Missouri counties affected by May storms
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Tuesday it will provide federal disaster assistance to counties in southern Missouri that were hit by tornadoes, floods and severe storms from May 19-27, 2024. The assistance, approved by President Joe Biden, will provide federal funding to affected residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, […]
Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General's office. The post Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Your vote in August could lead to more options, lower costs for childcare in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Childcare experts say there’s a shortage of daycare centers around Kansas City which has left many families priced out of giving their kids a good start to an education to be ready for grade school. Some Missouri State lawmakers believe they found a solution...
Conservative lawmakers, activists want Homeland Security's Mayorkas to resign, too
(The Center Square) - U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and other conservatives are calling on Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, to resign in the wake of the resignation of the head of the Secret Service. Hawley made his remarks in the wake of the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday as the director of the U.S. Secret Service. Cheatle was lambasted for vague answers before the Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing on Monday related to security failues before the attempted...
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Short Meeting In Store For Eldon BOA Tuesday Night
If you have any plans to attend tonight’s board of aldermen meeting in Eldon, you might want to make sure you’re there on time. A short agenda is up for discussion which includes, among other things, expected appointments of David McKenney as city clerk and Delaney Dummermuth as the deputy city collector.
Jury trial scheduled for umpire accused of assaulting Camden County deputy
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial was scheduled for December in a criminal court case for an umpire who is accused of assaulting a Camden County deputy last year. Neal Sidebottom, of Versailles, was charged last year with first-degree assault and misdemeanor resisting arrest. The case was transferred from Camden County to Moniteau County The post Jury trial scheduled for umpire accused of assaulting Camden County deputy appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
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